Ancient pottery reveals early evidence of mathematical thinking
Symmetrical arrangements of botanical motifs indicate a grasp of spatial division long before the advent of formal written numbers.
HPV vaccine could help to protect the unvaccinated against cervical cancer
A drop in precancerous growths in women who hadn’t received the jab suggests the existence of a ‘herd effect’ against the virus.
Climate trends influence transatlantic flight times
Better understanding of multi-year global weather cycles could help airlines to reduce fuel consumption and cost.
Gifted dogs learn new words by overhearing humans
Particularly talented canines have sociolinguistic skills akin to those of young toddlers.